Measles dashboard launched
The Illinois Department of Public Health unveiled a Measles Outbreak Simulator Dashboard to track potential measles outbreaks in the state.
The dashboard is designed to assist school administrators and staff with decisions surrounding the spread of measles. There have been no cases of measles this year in Illinois, but hundreds of cases have been reported around the country with three confirmed deaths.
Jury duty scam warning
A central Illinois police agency is warning the public of a jury duty scam.
The Normal Police Department said the scammer will spoof the phone number of local law enforcement and then say they have a warrant for the victim’s arrest due to missing jury duty. The scammer then requests payment of a fine with gift cards or Bitcoin.
Police warn that if you receive a call like this to hang up, and call local law enforcement directly.
State Fair performer announced
The Illinois State Fair has announced that The Chainsmokers will perform at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, Aug. 15. Their debut album, “Memories … Do Not Open,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2013.
Tickets for The Chainsmokers will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. They join an already crowded schedule of performers this year, including The Black Crowes, Snoop Dogg and Brad Paisley.
